In times of increased fertility input costs, forage legumes are generally revisited as an option to help provide nitrogen (N) in forage syst...
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Learn about cover crops grown to benefit the following crop or soil and how to choose the right ones.
Cover crops are planted in the off-...
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Target spot, also known as Corynespora leaf spot, is an emerging cotton disease in the southeastern United States. It is caused by the necro...
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Learn the pros and cons of calving during certain seasons of the year.
Determining the best time of year to calve first requires an opera...
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Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this article provides information about best management practices (BMPs) of phosphorus use and how...
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Understanding beef cattle nutrient requirements is a critical step in developing a nutritional management strategy for the herd. Nut...
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Beneficial insects provide an underappreciated role in pest management. Common beneficial arthropods in production agriculture are often com...
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Southern root-knot nematodes can cause significant economic damage to sweet potato crops. Learn how to recognize their damage, distribut...
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Growth-promoting implants have been used to enhance beef production since their commercial introduction in 1957. They are designed for the s...
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Understanding the many labels on raw poultry products can help you choose the right product for you and your family.
Local supermarkets o...
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Hemp is a new crop for Alabama and for the United States. With the 2014 Farm Bill’s Pilot Program, many states began producing hem...
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Learn key management practices to improve sustainability in small herd operations.
Cow-calf operation sustainability involv...
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